Adult MSK Radiographs

Course Overview

This case-based course reviews a variety of adult musculoskeletal radiographic findings, emphasizing the recognition of characteristic imaging patterns and differentiation of commonly encountered and less common conditions. Through real-world cases, participants will explore infectious, inflammatory, neoplastic, metabolic, and post-traumatic abnormalities, including septic arthritis, gout, multiple myeloma, osteosarcoma, and metastatic disease. The course highlights key radiographic features, differential diagnosis considerations, and practical approaches to identifying subtle and aggressive skeletal abnormalities.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify characteristic radiographic findings associated with infectious, inflammatory, neoplastic, and metabolic musculoskeletal conditions.
   
2. Differentiate aggressive bone and joint abnormalities from benign processes based on patterns of bone destruction, cortical involvement, and associated imaging features.
3. Recognize key imaging signs and diagnostic patterns, including Hawkins sign, subtalar coalition, and characteristic erosions associated with gout.
4. Apply systematic radiographic interpretation techniques to improve the detection of subtle skeletal abnormalities and guide differential diagnoses.

For New Users

If you haven't accessed the vRad Radiology Education platform before, you will be prompted to complete a one-time registration process which allows you to access this course, and all other free CME courses vRad offers.

Audience and Claiming Credit

This course has been designed for radiologists. A certificate awarding credit will be issued to participants who have reviewed the entire presentation and correctly answered the post-test question.

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Minnesota Medical Association and vRad Radiology Education. The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Minnesota Medical Association designated this online course review for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Jointly provided by the Minnesota Medical Association and vRad Radiology Education